Disk Pro 2

The Sharge Disk Pro 2 has a fan inside it that spins at 12,000 RPM, in an enclosure small enough for a pocket. It is a case for an M.2 SSD that also works as a six-port hub.

Fast SSDs run hot. Sharge fits an active cooling fan with three modes and says the SSD stayed under 45°C / 113°F, a drop of more than 30°C / 54°F. That figure is Sharge's own claim, not an independent test. The drive is swappable and takes M.2 NVMe 2230, 2242 and 2280 sizes, up to 8TB. Unlike the original Disk Pro, no SSD is included, so the drive is bought separately.

The 6-in-1 expansion adds SD, microSD, two USB-C ports, USB-A and HDMI. Two versions exist, and they differ in more than the HDMI port. The Ultra outputs 4K@144Hz or 8K@30Hz, draws 1.5W, and reads SD cards at 180 MB/s and writes at 120 MB/s. The Lite outputs 4K@60Hz, needs 5W, and manages 100 MB/s read and 90 MB/s write.

The Disk Pro 2 attaches magnetically and carries a detachable lanyard cable. Both models stay at a 10 Gbps interface, the same ceiling as the original. Sharge rates the Disk Pro 2 at 100 photos in 5.5 seconds or a 70GB game in about 76 seconds. The speed has not changed since the first version. The drive bay comes empty.